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Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness on DVD {G!VEAWAY}

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Brace yourself for awesome action and legendary laughs in this fun-filled animated TV series based on the Academy Award®-Nominated hit movie Kung Fu Panda! As the chosen Dragon Warrior and sworn protector of the Valley of Peace, Po the panda is highly skilled, ever vigilant and hungry for justice…and dumplings. Together with the Furious Five—Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Crane and Viper—Po must fend off fierce villains, including an evil version of himself (courtesy of the Mystical Mirror of Yin and Yang) and the toothy Croc Bandits! We have a family movie night every week on Saturday nights. We all snuggle up … Continue reading →

Code Boost TODAY with @SwagBucks Because It’s Halfway to the Holidays!

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Did you know that today marks the half way point in the year to Christmas? That’s right! For those of you who celebrate Christmas, you have 6 months to save up ideas and money to buy your gifts. SwagBucks can help you! Just by searching the web, you can earn SwagBucks that you can then exchange in for gift cards. Today, SwagBucks is giving us a little boost to help us start saving up with 40 Swag Bucks worth of codes throughout the day. Get Your Codes Today!Click here starting at 3pm EST today to get your codes for FREE … Continue reading →

Save Your Children From a Tipping TV with @SanusSystems {G!VEAWAY}

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We’ve written in the past about how important it is to keep your kids safe from tipping tvs! A few weeks ago while I was watching my daughter at dance class, when all of a sudden, there was a HUGE crash in the area beside us. I went running, to find a little boy (around the age of 2) lying on the ground with his leg pinned underneath a tv cart and a tv lying beside him. Thankfully, he was ok! He was extremely lucky that the entire tv didn’t land on top of him. Kids are curious creatures and … Continue reading →

Please Be Sure to @boatSMART This Summer! {#G!VEAWAY}

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Every single summer, from the time that I was an infant, I have spent a part, if not all, of my summers up at the cottage. At first, my parents rented a cottage and when I was in grade nine, they were so fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase their own place on the same lake that we had grown to love. The cottage is a part of me and I couldn’t imagine a summer without at least one trip up there. One of my favourite activities up at the cottage is to go in the boat. I still … Continue reading →

Hooked On Hostas

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Recently , we shared a gardening idea called “Thrill, Fill and Spill”. There were hostas as well as annual begonia, impatiens and becopa in the pot arrangement. Choosing white flowers makes them pop in the shade. A bit of morning sun and then shade during the hot afternoon sun keeps them thriving. When the hosta flower starts to die, just cut it off at the base. The leaves are the main event anyway.The hostas can be removed in the fall and planted in the garden. It is very convenient to have them when there is little selection at the garden … Continue reading →

Register for #CampForKeeps in Support of @SickKids!

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This September, there is a wonderful opportunity for families who would like to support Sick Kids Foundation! Connacord Genuity The Great Camp Adventure is being held on September 28th, 2013. Leading up to the event, you will have the opportunity to raise as much money as you can for the Sick Kids Foundation. On the day of the event, you will navigate the walk route (you choose how far you walk), from camp site to camp site, each with its own unique name and activities. At each camp site, there will be a different activity for you to participate in … Continue reading →

End of School Year Gift Idea: Cookie Flowers- Artsy Play Wednesday {LINKY}

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Hosted by: Capri + 3Multi-Testing MommyShannon’s View From HereBaby Giveaways Galore Welcome to Artsy Play Wednesday, a weekly post featuring activities, crafts, recipes and more wonderful ideas to share with your children! Each week, we will have a Featured Activity for you to check out along with an opportunity for you to link up your child friendly activities or to check out ideas for you to do with your children! I look forward to seeing you again next week! FEATURED ACTIVITYThis adorable food idea would make a great gift for all of the students in your child’s class at school, … Continue reading →

Google Nexus 7 {REVIEW}

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Before I start my review of the Google Nexus 7, I have to confess that I am fully immersed in the iOS (that’s Apple iPhone and iPad) ecosystem. I’m also an electrical engineer by trade, with a lot of programming under my belt. So… yeah. This isn’t going to be your typical Multi-testing Mommy review. Sorry about that. The Google Nexus 7 is an Android tablet running Jellybean. Mine shipped with 4.1.1, but was clamoring for an update as soon as it could access the internet, after which it was 4.2.2, which is the latest version as of this writing. … Continue reading →

It’s About the Little Things in the @FordCanada #Explorer

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Back in June, Ford provided me with a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport for a week. As you know, I love to test out new wheels, who wouldn’t, right? But, it is also my way of finding the best suited vehicle for my family of four as our current vehicle has caused us some challenges recently! It was an amazing opportunity for me as this vehicle used to be my dream vehicle when I was much younger. This was my first time ever driving a Ford Explorer and admittedly, I was surprised with how BIG it felt. It wasn’t a bad … Continue reading →